Really, there is no reason swears should be enabled, minus a very select few examples. I know vulgar isn't used very much on this forum (I'm saying that because I rarely visit the others), but they are most definitely used. So what's the point of having them around? Do they make you look mature or intelligent? Do you believe having the option to swear gives you some sort of freedom on the site? In my opinion, vulgar use (unless used in conversations when its needed, like using the term "gay" and the likes) degrades a website and is overall unnecessary.
I've been wondering this for some time, and I decided to finally ask. So, my dear lovely ever so gentle Escapist, why are they enabled?